fraudulent

adjective

fraud·​u·​lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt How to pronounce fraudulent (audio)
: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
fraudulent use of a credit card
fraudulent claims for unemployment compensationWall Street Journal
fraudulently adverb
fraudulentness noun

Examples of fraudulent in a Sentence

Corrupt leaders were chosen in a fraudulent election. fraudulent use of a credit card the victim of a fraudulent scheme
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fraudulent was in the 15th century

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“Fraudulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fraudulent. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fraudulent

adjective
fraud·​u·​lent ˈfrȯ-jə-lənt How to pronounce fraudulent (audio)
: based on or done by fraud
fraudulently adverb
fraudulentness noun

Legal Definition

fraudulent

adjective
fraud·​u·​lent
: characterized by, based on, or done by fraud compare deceptive, false, misleading
fraudulently adverb

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